Plow set up on 3010

JDthumpsall · Oct 14, 2009

I have my new toy and there are a few things i want to change. The first and biggist thing is the plow set up. I would like to somehow attach the plow to the loader. As it is now I would have to raise the loader and attacht he plow under the loader like in the picture. I'm also not crazy about all the plow mounts under the tractor. I would like a much cleaner look. My question is the low is 9' and very heavy. I had though about cutting the mount off the tractor and bolting the main bracket on the bucket, and then using a chain to help support the plow. However Im nervous to do that with the weight of the plow. The plow is all power and I have plenty of hose to reach so it would not take long to do. I know the loader can lift it and the tires are loaded plus the weighs so I dont think there would me much of an issue there, but I'm not sure if the bucket will take it. My ideal option would be to remove the bucket and build up a new mount for the loader. I will try to get some better picture of the bucket mounts. It is not a John Deere Loader. Any ideas on the best way to do this, or should i just leave it as it is?

Thomas · Oct 14, 2009

Maybe frame bolted in back of bucked to connect push frame...push frame long enough so when plow at 45 degress back of plow against buck for pushing support.

Your tractor seem beefy enough to handle,try seach for more ideas.

Treemonkey1000 · Oct 15, 2009

Just looking at the picture it looks like the top of your bucket is bowed in already. Are you distributing the weight on the stronger corner points of the bucket? There are plenty of experts on this forum that can give you some good ideas.

bpattie · Oct 15, 2009

Treemonkey1000 said:
Just looking at the picture it looks like the top of your bucket is bowed in already. Are you distributing the weight on the stronger corner points of the bucket? There are plenty of experts on this forum that can give you some good ideas.

noticed that and with that center hook I bet someone tried to lift something just a little to heavy. But just a battle wound, no impact on performance.

JDthumpsall · Oct 15, 2009

Yes, thats what the guy I got it from said. I just picked up the tractor 2 weeks ago. The main thing I want to do now is come up with a better way to mount the plow on the loader. Like I said Im not crazy about having to leave the loader on and have the blow bellow it. I would much rather have a way to mount it on the loader and then be able to remove the plow and still use the bucket. The plow is has 4 way hydrolic, but if its on the loader I will really only need side to side. Any ideas on mounting a plow this large?